It has been 13 years since Bear Valley Electric customers have experienced a general base rate increase but, come the November billing cycle, the base rate for electricity will go up 15.85 percent. In September, Administrative Law Judge Farrar ruled with a proposed decision in the BVES rate case and, as of October 15, the California Public Utilities Commission adopted the … [Read more...] about CPUC Approves General Rate Increase for Bear Valley Electric Customers; 19.97 Percent Rate Increase to Be Phased In Over Four Years
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San Bernardino Man Charged With Murder and Arson for the Old Fire of October 2003
It was just about six years ago, on October 25, 2003, that the Old Fire broke out at Old Waterman Canyon Road and Highway 18, ultimately resulting in the evacuation of 30 communities, including the Big Bear Valley, and the burning of 91,000 acres, damage to nearly 1,000 homes and six deaths from heart attacks, five of those said to be directly related to the stress of the fire. … [Read more...] about San Bernardino Man Charged With Murder and Arson for the Old Fire of October 2003
MWD to Review Public Testimony Regarding Non-Marina Kayak Rentals, Votes in Favor of Prop 1A Securitization Program
The Big Bear Municipal Water District’s kayak and canoe workshop was not an action item when debated on October 15, but the basis for future MWD Board discussion. The district’s General Manager Scott Heule says, “The Board received excellent input from both the commercial marina owners and kayak rental businesses.” Before any new policy is set, with regard to the rental of … [Read more...] about MWD to Review Public Testimony Regarding Non-Marina Kayak Rentals, Votes in Favor of Prop 1A Securitization Program
County-Wide Free Dump Day This Saturday; Trash, Electronic Waste and White Goods Accepted from 8am to 3pm
The County’s Free Dump Day is this Saturday, October 24, and both Big Bear Disposal in Big Bear Lake and the Big Bear City Community Services District will be participating; both are allowing for free disposal of electronic waste and white goods from 8am to 3pm. In addition to yard waste, regular household trash, furniture and non-commercial tires (off the rim), both Big Bear … [Read more...] about County-Wide Free Dump Day This Saturday; Trash, Electronic Waste and White Goods Accepted from 8am to 3pm
Community Services District Elects to Participate in Prop 1A Receivables Bond Option, Recognizes Board Secretary Mary Reeves
The Big Bear City Community Services District Board unanimously agreed (as did the City Council of Big Bear Lake earlier this month) to redirect the Proposition 1A receivables from the state to the California Communities bond option. Essentially, eight percent of current state tax revenues due to cities and municipalities is being borrowed by the State and will not be … [Read more...] about Community Services District Elects to Participate in Prop 1A Receivables Bond Option, Recognizes Board Secretary Mary Reeves